Pensions Consultant, Assistant Manager - Operational Solutions in Reading

Isio is recruiting for a Pensions Consultant to join our Pensions Operational Solutions Team as an Assistant Manager, where we are at the forefront of enabling schemes to deliver the best outcomes for members. Working with some of the largest and most complex pensions schemes in the country, we support schemes to deliver their strategic goals by undertaking reviews of pension scheme data, benefit calculations, and processes and controls. We are focused on delivering solutions and positive outcomes to our clients and their members.

As part of this role, you’ll be working in Isio’s Actuarial & Consulting team – over 400 pensions consultants and actuaries advising a diverse range of clients and stakeholders across the private, public and not‑for‑profit sectors. We advise on everything from helping trustees and sponsors to manage their defined benefit plans, running large‑scale communications projects, and implementing alternative reward and pension provision. The range of work we get involved with is vast and there’ll be opportunities for you to gain lots of great, new experiences and put your skills to the test.

What does the role entail?

• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects to support the Operational Solutions (OS) team revenue targets.
• Perform a client‑facing role with some of the largest and most complex DB and DC schemes, and insurers.
• Engage directly with pension providers, insurers and public service schemes in the UK.
• Provide support on projects to deliver everything from reviews of data quality, pension benefit calculations, administration operations, service improvement plans, data management plans and benefit remediation projects to help schemes achieve their strategic objectives (for example insurance transactions and more effective BAU).
• Involvement in GMP reconciliation and data cleansing work prior to GMP equalisation, or other data and benefit audit projects, and carrying out more complex benefit calculations.
• Produce client deliverables which are usually in report‑style format and attend meetings to discuss findings.
• Check the work carried out by more junior colleagues as well as supporting with training and mentoring within the team.

What we’re looking for?

• Solid understanding of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes, including their administration and regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience as a consultant or an experienced Pensions Administrator in a consultancy‑based environment, ideally with experience in a client‑facing role.
• Ability to review and interpret complex data and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Experience in technical aspects of pensions administration, including calculations, benefit audits, and service improvement plans.
• Knowledge of UK pension regulations and compliance requirements to ensure all activities meet legal standards.
• Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Where is the role?

For this role, we can offer a range of locations for you to choose from – we have Isio offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Reading. We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their time between working in the office and at home, with an expectation of 2‑3 days in the office. You may be required to travel to a client site occasionally.

Why Join Isio

Isio is a fast‑growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters. Here, growth brings opportunity – more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact.

About Isio

A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking. Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, and ensure that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful, and leaves a lasting impact.

We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work‑life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.